Facilities ResponsibilityThe University, similar to any individual or company, is required by law to comply with numerous codes and regulations, and is both financially and legally liable for failure to do so. For this reason it is required that any work being carried out which falls under the jurisdiction of all building and fire codes and regulations be carried out under the authority, direction and supervision of the Executive Director, Facilities Management. While the overall responsibility for provision of these services may rest with the Facilities Management Department, the financial responsibility (i.e. source of funds) may not. It is a Facilities Management responsibility to determine the source of funds before any work commences and to provide the necessary estimates for funding allocation.

Definition of MaintenanceAny work required to keep facilities or building related equipment in an acceptable state of repair so that it can perform satisfactorily in its existing form.